In
2007, the first NexTrend event focused on providing educators with an overview
of the logistics industry and employment trends. In 2008, NexTrend II will bring
together industry experts and educational leaders to create a set of specific
and progressive training courses, a region-wide curriculum to support the needs
of the goods movement industry, and ongoing advisory groups to sustain and grow
an advanced logistics workforce.

Our conference goals and curriculum development
efforts were conceived of and developed by a broad-based regional coalition of
workforce development institutions.

CaL-WEST
(California Logistics - Workforce/Employer/Services/Training) The CaL-WEST
project is a regional, sector-based initiative that is comprised of community
colleges, businesses, and State Economic & Workforce Development representatives.
As part of its knowledge-sharing activities, an array of training and support
services that focus on the needs of the emerging logistics industry has been developed
and is continually in refinement in order to better serve its customers. Through
positive collaboration, the project continues to serve people and stakeholders
interested in the field of logistics. CaL-WEST truly represents the next level
in workforce development solutions.

Santa
Monica College Workforce TrainingThe Office of Workforce & Economic
Development is focused on developing courses designed to support the skill development
initiatives of the private industry. We are committed to working with local businesses
in designing programs to meet the specific needs of their employees. Through partnerships,
many workers can develop the skills necessary to increase productivity, retain
employment and/or help prevent the possibility of being laid-off.

United
Way of Greater Los AngelesUnited Way fights poverty by meeting basic
needs, improving educational achievement and increasing financial stability. United
Way is committed to increasing the financial stability of the greater Los Angeles
community by increasing income levels of 10,000 adults in United Way programs
by training and placing them in good paying jobs with career ladders. United Way
is a key partner in regional workforce development efforts.